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... the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118... Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 129...
... the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118... Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 129...
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... 43. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on page 84. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - When a battery is installed, you can use the...computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 111...
... 43. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on page 84. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - When a battery is installed, you can use the...computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 111...
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...Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to change the settings for the battery...time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 39 for more than 60 percent of time. See "...on page 43 for long periods of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode...
...Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to change the settings for the battery...time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 39 for more than 60 percent of time. See "...on page 43 for long periods of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode...
Owner's Manual
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... read the data. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 79. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). 86 Solving Problems See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114. See "Hard Drive" on page 65. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - See "ExpressCards" on page 112...
... read the data. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 79. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). 86 Solving Problems See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114. See "Hard Drive" on page 65. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - See "ExpressCards" on page 112...
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... touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I R E C T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 79). HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to run is conflicting with the operating system, another...
... touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I R E C T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 79). HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to run is conflicting with the operating system, another...
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.... Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO TIMER...
.... Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO TIMER...
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... T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. Replace the network cable. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements... "Dell Diagnostics" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, ...
... T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. Replace the network cable. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements... "Dell Diagnostics" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, ...
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... turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 66) and the 5-in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn the computer over. 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw. 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the... side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. Adding and Replacing...
... turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 66) and the 5-in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn the computer over. 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw. 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the... side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. Adding and Replacing...
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1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee...
1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee...
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...the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "...Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store...
...the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "...Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store...
Owner's Manual
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... memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on...
... memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on...
Owner's Manual
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... click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. To confirm the amount of memory installed in... the connector slot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive...
... click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. To confirm the amount of memory installed in... the connector slot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive...
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...them in a safe place. See "Using Cards" on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to carry with you. • Shut ... and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service Tag if you need to report a ...
...them in a safe place. See "Using Cards" on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to carry with you. • Shut ... and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service Tag if you need to report a ...
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...24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status... DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181 Index Numerics 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67...
...24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status... DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181 Index Numerics 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67...
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...removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information... fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help ...
...removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information... fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help ...